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8.5

Doom For Switch Review - IGN

IGN writes: "Whatever ritual sacrifices had to be performed to fit Doom on Switch were worth it."

lptmg2395d ago

and yet IGN gave the console version a 7.1, go figure
still LOVE this game though!

Xerneas2395d ago

Different reviewers for both games.

michellelynn09762394d ago

Different reviewers, but I think they are looking at the accomplishment. I loved Doom on PS4, so I am gonna love it on the Switch.

2pacalypsenow2395d ago

Lol they gave the Ps4/Xbox 1 and PC which are technically superior a 7.1 but the Switch a 8.5.

I guess you can slap a Nintendo logo to anything and ge a 8+

TallonIV2395d ago

Different reviewers / different opinions

zivtheawesome2395d ago

doesn't matter, if a version performs worse with dips in performance below 30fps very occasionally, it does not deserve an 8.5 no matter how you look at it.

The 10th Rider2395d ago

@zivtheawesome,

Wait, I definitely agree that it's absolutely moronic that IGN game the original version a 7.1 and the Switch version an 8.5, but if a game dipping below 30fps doesn't deserve an 8.5 shouldn't the console versions of Witcher 3 and GTA V have substantially reduced scores?

Prince_TFK2395d ago

Umm because they reviewed it based on what it is, an AAA game shrink down to portable mode? Maybe the sheer accomplishment of doing that added to the point? Maybe because it has improved arena battle mode?

If you read the review, it says the following:

“Doom for Nintendo Switch is a straightforward port that runs well and looks pretty good. Which ultimately, is everything it needed to be. Even though it’s a little fuzzy, smashing through a legion of demons with a fun set of weapons and upgrades feels great, and especially when you throw in arcade mode and the much-improved multiplayer arena battles, this is the best mature-themed shooter you can currently get on the Switch.”

Thunder_G0d_Bane2394d ago

But then the question is can you play Doom on the go on a train with the ps4/xbox/PC? Without it being cumbersome like a laptop needing a mouse or a controller.

wonderfulmonkeyman2394d ago (Edited 2394d ago )

Of course they're technically superior; those are specifically home consoles, meaning the tech inside them is going to be better because the units themselves have more room to squeeze tech into.
The Switch version is being measured by the accomplishment of squeezing down a game made for technically-superior consoles into a hybrid, yet still managing to hit decent levels of graphical/framerate quality.
It's kind of stupid to expect this version to be scored less for not hitting power heights that only purist home consoles and PC's reliably hit.
That's like calling a penguin a lousy bird because it can't fly like other birds.

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Altovoltage2395d ago

That’s funny fanboys shouldn’t be allowed to review games from 7.1 to 8.5 higher score even though it’s an inferior version 🙄

wonderfulmonkeyman2394d ago

It's only inferior due to the tech inside of the machine, not because of any fault of the developers.

This version is being judged by the feat of squeezing a normally high-power game into a portable while still maintaining decent levels of quality.
Not because it's somehow superior graphically to its contemporaries.

_-EDMIX-_2394d ago

Absolutely agreed

this is a classic Fanboy paid off review.

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Every PlayStation Studios game available now on Windows PC

Windows Central writes: "Many PlayStation Studios games that are ported to PC get dedicated PS5 DualSense support, which allows users to experience haptic feedback and adaptive trigger support without actually having to own a PS5.

According to Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, it's still the company's intent to launch the bigger single-player games on PS5 first, before later bringing the games to PC. This might not be the case for multiplayer games however, which are considered okay to launch simultaneously on console and PC."

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ocelot076h ago

My guess is after god of war. Probably last of us 2 that's a almost 4 year old game now and by the time it's released on pc it will be more than 4 years old or close to 5.

Elda1h ago

Every old Playstation game that is now on PC.

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Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie

Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie. This is something of a homecoming, as Microsoft owns Activision.

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Obscure_Observer17h ago

Very very early in development. Still, fantastic news!

Let´s GO!!!

Lightning7715h ago

I guess.

How come they didnt either let them go or sell Tango and others to another publisher? Not saying Ubisoft, EA would be any better. (Capcome would of treated them right )

At least it wouldn't be MS of all ppl destroying them.

MS really should let go Tango go like they did TFB here.

darthv7215h ago(Edited 15h ago)

one was under Bethesda (Tango) the other under Activision (TFB). Clearly each one handled the separations of their subordinates differently.

Obscure_Observer14h ago(Edited 14h ago)

"How come they didnt either let them go or sell Tango and others to another publisher? Not saying Ubisoft, EA would be any better. (Capcome would of treated them right )"

Perhaps because Zenimax and ABK handles such matters differently based on their own internal policies as "independent" publishers.

Whoever, chances are it´s simply because MS didn´t wanted Tango or Austin to be acquired by competitors and develop new bangers for them, giving MS a bad rep in a possible future. Which could also be the reason why they ensured an exclusive partnership with TFB and its new game, before anyone else.

Sad and disgusting. But it is what it is.

Lightning7711h ago(Edited 11h ago)

"Whoever, chances are it´s simply because MS didn´t wanted Tango or Austin to be acquired by competitors and develop new bangers for them, giving MS a bad rep in a possible future."

MS has a bad rep now because those studios are no more. I rather them sell the studio continue to make multiplatform releases, while MS continues to focus on whatever they're doing. If they didn't want Tango around they should separated from them or sell them to, like they did TFB.

It's inexcusable, they have options on how to handle studios they don't want anymore with killing jobs. Not just MS but the rest of the industry also.

Sad and disgusting sure how many will get shut down next year or this year even?

I don't trust MS decisions and motivations at this point. You have to admit they make one dumb move after another.

Obscure_Observer3h ago(Edited 3h ago)

"MS has a bad rep now because those studios are no more. I rather them sell the studio continue to make multiplatform releases, while MS continues to focus on whatever they're doing. If they didn't want Tango around they should separated from them or sell them to, like they did TFB."

Imo, MS separated from TFB because they didn´t had a game associated with Xbox yet, unlike Tango.

"I don't trust MS decisions and motivations at this point. You have to admit they make one dumb move after another."

Fair enough. It was indeed an epic dumb move from them to close Tango.

Still, all to be forgotten, like always have. This is not the first time a big publisher shuts down a beloved and/or successful studio out of nowhere and certainly won´t be the last. Do you remember Lionhead? Do you remember Evolution Studios? Yeah... both were beloved studios and yet, those companies kill those studios in q blink of an eye and got away with it.

anast1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

The studio boss made some money from this transaction. Once the game releases, the studio will get chopped up.

-Foxtrot17h ago

Manages to buy their freedom especially after all the shit Microsoft has been doing with its studios lately

...

Goes right back to them as partners.

Okaaaaaay...

darthv7215h ago

Id venture a guess that TFB working directly with MS was a better outcome than working through Activision to get to MS.

VersusDMC13h ago

From the article...

"Toys for Bob spun out as an indie back in February after Microsoft instituted sweeping layoffs that impacted 86 employees, which was more than half of the staff"

I doubt those 86 employees enjoyed the Microsoft experience over Activisions.

Inverno13h ago

MS shuts down studios because of lack of resources and then helps these guys by giving em resources. Also MS is what forced them to buy their freedom in the first place? What kind of logic 😂

Chevalier9h ago

The best thing is that the company that is worth $3 trillion and owns the company instead of Xbox lacks resources. How the hell does a company worth $3 trillion making a measly $70 billion purchase they 'can't' support. Lol

Sciurus_vulgaris15h ago(Edited 15h ago)

Xbox’s gaming division seems to still function as 3 semi-autonomous sub-divisions, Xbox Studios, Bethesda and ABK. The three main sub-divisions can seemingly shut down or build studios and set up partnerships independently. This would explain why Bethesda can recently shutdown studios, while ABK spins off one studio, while building a new one. Plus, Toys for Bob could be spun off by ABK, only to immediately re-partner with Microsoft.

Chevalier9h ago

That's absolutely 💯 BS. Any sane 'autonomous' company would NOT put their games on Gamepass day 1 like COD will lose probably billions.

Also they're all under Xbox game studios so any autonomy is an illusion.

Elda9h ago

Either a kiddie game or something uninteresting.

Obscure_Observer3h ago

Don´t worry. You won´t be playing it anyway since their next game will possible be a next gen Xbox console game.

Elda2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

Don't worry about my comments.

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What Happens to Your Steam Account When You Die?

The Outerhaven writes: While Steam has come out recently, stating that Steam accounts can't be transferred, we need to think about it since we all will eventually kick the bucket. But if Valve is denying transferring accounts, what can be done? Plenty, actually.

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thorstein1d 18h ago

It goes to my kids because I gave them the passwords.

To Steam: Missio has a song that conveys my feelings about you stealing my purchase after I die. It's called "Middle Fingers"

shinoff218323h ago

Pretty much. My son knows my info.

Abear2123h ago

Yeah worrying about digital ownership when you’re on the other side of the grass seems a little strange, but also on brand for these millennial journalists to worry about.

qalpha8h ago

I'm sure Keith will be happy to hear he's a millennial journalist.

Goodguy011d 3h ago

I suppose if I have kids, I'd just give em my account details by retirement age. If I die young then...idk lol.

CrimsonWing691d ago

Yea, I mean just give someone the password to your account. Is that difficult to do or something? Like, I’m legit asking because I don’t know.

anast22h ago(Edited 22h ago)

It's not difficult but It's against the policy. If they find out, they will lock the account permanently.

CrimsonWing6921h ago

Ah ok, I had a feeling there was something like that. It seems kind of weird that you can’t just hand your account over to a family member or friend and let them take over the account.

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